Mini-series of online workshops for emerging festival leaders, aimed at further upskilling TFA's growing Alumni community (of currently over 1000+ Alumni from 100+ countries) and interested cultural leaders worldwide. Each session is 3 hours long and focused on practical, skill-based learning led by inspiring and experienced cross-sector experts from our community. The aim is to provide festival makers with practical tools and accessible methodologies that can directly impact their work.
Register before 14 February!
Summer Winter School 26–28 February 2025. Registrations re-opened!
We are re-opening registrations for our Summer Winter School taking place from 26-28 February 2025. The format hosts a mini-series of online workshops on impact in festival leadership for festival and cultural leaders worldwide.
Each session is a tailor-made 3-hours intensive and in-depth workshop in a small working group that focuses on practical, skill-based learning led by inspiring and experienced cross-sector experts from our community. The aim is to provide you with practical tools and accessible methodologies that can directly impact your work.
Limited places: First-come, first-serve! Register here before 14 February.
We want to make our workshops accessible to everyone. Check out our reduced price scheme!
If you have already registered during the previous call, your spot is secured.
Please find the schedule below:
Wed 26 February, 3 PM – 6 PM (UTC +1)
“Acting Together: Applying Concepts from Conflict Transformation in Festivals”
With Cynthia Cohen
Thu 27 February, 9 AM – 12 PM (UTC +1)
“Storytelling for Purpose: Reframing Vision and Mission”
With Oussama Rifahi
Fri 28 February, 3 PM – 6 PM (UTC +1)
“From Ideas to Impact: Influencing & Implementing Change in a Divided World”
With Michael Sheldrick
Find more information here.